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Lot 259
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"Description, Situation & Vue de la Ville de Mexique des Deux Lacs sur Lesquels Elle est Batie, du Grand Temple de Cette Ville, des Sacrifices d'Hommes qu'on y Faisoit, de l'Idole des Mexicains...", Chatelain, Henry Abraham

Subject: Central Mexico & Mexico City

Period: 1719 (published)

Publication: Atlas Historique, Tome VI

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16.9 x 14.4 inches
42.9 x 36.6 cm
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Fascinating folio sheet with French text, two maps and four views. Carte du Mexique shows Central Mexico and the Environs du Lac de Mexique features the vicinity of Mexico City with its islands in the lake connected by bridges. The four views include a panorama of Mexico City, one of the large Aztec Temple, and two showing various ceremonies including human sacrifice. All are surrounded by descriptions in French.

References: Koeman, Cha 7 #10; Phillips (A) #548-6-28.

Condition: A

A crisp impression on a sheet with the Strasburg bend and lily watermark. A centerfold separation that enters 1" into text at bottom has been closed with archival materials on verso. There is a hint of toning along the centerfold.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Current High Bid:
$50

Reserve: Reserve Not Met
Next Bid: $55

Bid Increments
$50 - $99$5
$100 - $249$10
$250 - $499$25
$500 - $999$50
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